What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Data Engineer (USC AND GC ONLY) position at Wise Skulls?
Now Hiring: Senior Data Engineer (GCP / Big Data / ETL)
Location: Richardson, TX (On-site — mandatory)
Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension)
Job Summary
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Data Warehousing, ETL, Big Data, and modern GCP-based data pipelines. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional environments and can architect, optimize, and scale enterprise-level data solutions on the cloud.
Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)
- 9 years in Data Engineering & Data Warehousing
- 9 years hands-on ETL experience (Informatica, DataStage, etc.)
- 9 years working with Teradata
- 3 years hands-on GCP and BigQuery
- Experience with Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and modern GCP data pipelines
- Strong background in query optimization, data structures, metadata & workload management
- Experience delivering microservices-based data solutions
- Proficiency in Big Data & cloud architecture
- 3 years with SQL & NoSQL
- 3 years with Python or similar scripting languages
- 3 years with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD for data pipelines
- Expertise in deploying & scaling apps in containerized environments (K8s)
- Strong communication, analytical thinking, and ability to collaborate across technical & non-technical teams
- Familiarity with AGILE/SDLC methodologies
Key Responsibilities
- Build, enhance, and optimize modern data pipelines on GCP
- Implement scalable ETL frameworks, data structures, and workflow dependency management
- Architect and tune BigQuery datasets, queries, and storage layers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and support business objectives
- Lead efforts in containerized deployments, CI/CD integrations, and performance optimization
- Drive clarity in project goals, timelines, and deliverables during Agile planning sessions
📩 Interested? Apply now or DM us to explore this opportunity! You can share resumes at moin@wiseskulls.com OR Call us on 1 (669) 207-1376